Health Safety and Welling Consultant

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

My client is key Melbourne University who is looking to bring on a Health Safety & Wellbeing Consultant to support them on a 6-month fixed term contract. This role will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop, implement, and improve Health, Safety & Wellbeing policies. To be successful in this opportunity you will have in depth knowledge and practical understanding of HSW legislation, and ability to develop HSW procedures and undertake associated training delivery. This opportunity requires A degree in occupational health and safety or related discipline.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitoring relevant legislation and standards and providing advice to senior management on strategies and systems to meet legal compliance requirements.
  • Contributing to a wide range of Health, Safety & Wellbeing projects both individually and as part of a team including policy development and organisation wide HSW compliance audits.
  • Monitoring HSW incidents & injuries which are reported, identifying trends and providing prevention initiatives.
  • Conduct workstation ergonomic assessments for staff and provide recommendations for relevant and reasonable workplace modifications and equipment.
  • Compile HSW reports for both internal & external stakeholders as required.
  • Participate and contribute to HSW committee meetings.

Required:

  • Degree in occupational health and safety or related discipline.
  • Experience in, Conducting of HSW audits, HSW legislation and codes of practice, Support of HSW representatives, and Risk management.
  • Proven capacity to consult effectively on workplace risk assessments and development of practical resolution strategies.
  • High level interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to shape problem and issue resolution
  • Proven ability to provide concise and practical advice to line mangers on HSW issues.
  • Excellent communication skills – Must be able to work with internal & external stakeholders within the busines

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com /0476865411 or hit Apply Now

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